The Toffees have used the loan market well in recent years as Romelu Lukaku and Gerard Deulofeu shined in their spells at Goodison Park in the last campaign.

Roberto Martinez has set his sights on the 22-year-old who impressed with Ghana at the World Cup and is unlikely to feature in the first team with Jose Mourinho's side next season.

Everton may face competition from Aston Villa and Celtic for the signature of the winger, and a loan move for Atsu would leave them with only the possibility of signing Lukaku on a permanent deal, reports the Daily Mail.